Insulating glass unit fluid exchange assembly and method
US10738528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B3/6715
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid exchanging system and method for use in exchanging fluids in insulating glass units (IGUs). The fluid exchanging system includes an articulating arm having a plurality of members and arms to allow movement about multiple axes defined by the articulating arm, an optical sensor system, coupled to the articulating arm, for identifying an opening in a spacer frame of an IGU, and a fluid exchanging apparatus releasably couplable to the articulating arm. The fluid exchanging apparatus also includes a fluid exchanging head for evacuating atmospheric air from the IGU and dispensing fluid into the IGU.
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